2010-2011 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    May 01, 2024  
2010-2011 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Accounting

  
  
  
  
  
  
  • ACCT 2130 - Intermediate Accounting I


    Intermediate Accounting I is an overview of theoretical foundations including the recognition, measurement and reporting of income; the preparation of balance sheets and multiple-step income statements; and the determination of the time value of money. Topics emphasized include: the proper classification, valuation and presentation of cash; temporary investments; receivables; inventories; plants and equipment; intangible assets; and long-term investments.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in ACCT 2020. Co-requisites: CSCI 1130 and MATH 1010. 

    3 Credit Hours - 2 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours (F)

    Credits: 3


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  • ACCT 2140 - Intermediate Accounting II


    Intermediate Accounting II is a continuation of the study of financial statement preparation and analysis. Topics emphasized include: current liabilities, long-term debt and components of owner equity. Also covered are special problems associated with income determination and reporting, including earnings per share; pensions; leases; income taxes; and the reporting of error corrections and changes in accounting principles. Students will prepare cash flow statements and perform financial statement analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ACCT 2130 

    3 Credit Hours - 2 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours (S)

    Credits: 3


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Aerospace

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Applied Human Sciences

  
  

Art

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Astronomy

  
  

Automotive

  
  • AUBR 1330 - Non-structural Repair


     

    Non-structural Repair is an entry-level, self-paced course that will focus on preparing students for a career in the automotive collision repair industry.  Through the use of training modules, students will learn industry standard repair procedures, damage assessment, and proper tool selection to aid in the repair of collision damaged automobiles.  Additionally, students will be provided with hands-on training for body panel repair and alignment, plastic welding,  and MIG welding.  The student will be introduced to the automotive finishing process.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    4 Credit Hours - 2 Lecture Hours, 6 Lab Hours

    Credits: 4


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  • AUBR 1340 - Structural Repair


    Structural Repair uses specifically formulated modules, which will allow students to develop and apply basic welding and cutting skills associated with crash damaged panel replacement as related to the collision repair industry.  Areas of study include proper equipment selection and set up, fitment of panels to be welded, and plasma along with oxy-acetylene cutting procedures.  Emphasis is placed on producing I-CAR acceptable MIG welding of butt, lap, and plug welds completed in various welding positions. 




    Prerequisites & Notes
    4 Credit Hours - 2 Lecture Hours, 6 Lab Hours

    Credits: 4


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  • AUBR 1430 - Estimating and Management


    Estimating and Management provides students with the opportunity to develop skills in repair estimation associated with collision damaged vehicles.  Skills acquired will include hand written estimation along with the use of software specifically developed for the auto body repair industry.  Damage assessment, parts compilation, calculating of repair cost, and refinishing information are some of the subjects to be covered.  Additionally, students will examine the nature of the body shop management team and the factors that contribute to the success and profitability of an effective, efficient operation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    3 Credit Hours - 2 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours

    Credits: 3


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Biology

  
  
  
  
  
  • BIOL 1120 - General Biology II (Majors)


    General Biology II is a study of the principles of organismal biology with an emphasis on understanding and appreciating the diverse forms of plant and animal life as well as their relationship to each other and the environment. Topics covered include the structure and function of relationships and will be explored at many levels of organization, especially in chordate animals.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: BIOL 1100  Note: This course is designed for biology majors, minors and others who plan to take upper-level courses for which this is a prerequisite. This course was formerly BIOL 2200.

    4 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours - 2 Lab Hours (F, S, U)

    Credits: 4


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Business Mgmt & Marketing

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • BSMG 2420 - Taxes and Licensing for Small Business


    Taxes and Licensing for Small Business is a study of the use of Tennessee and IRS forms and guidelines. Upon successful completion of the course, students should possess a working knowledge of tax regulations and responsibilities with regard to reporting and filing a variety of state and federal tax forms. Topics also include: an overview of the types of business organizations, basic recordkeeping, preparation of financial statements, retirement plans for the self-employed and business use of the home.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    3 Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours (F)

    Credits: 3


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Cardiovascular Technology

  
  
  
  • CVTE 1010 - Cardiovascular Physiology I


    Cardiovascular Physiology I is an introduction to cardiovascular terminology and symbols; cardiac anatomy; intracardiac pressure waves/gradients; vascular anatomy; heart sounds/murmurs; cardiovascular pharmacology; electrocardiography of specialized conduction systems; electrophysiology, and normal electrocardiograms. Medical terminology including symptomatological diagnostic terms, operative procedures, special procedures, medical therapies and legal terminology are also emphasized.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Cardiovascular Technology program.
    3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours

    Credits: 3


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  • CVTE 1020 - Medical Instrumentation


    Medical Instrumentation combines medical instrumentation with practical exercises. Lecture topics include introduction to medical instrumentation, electricity and magnetism, electrical safety and electrical components. The course also is an overview of microprocessor-based equipment, x-ray tubes and generators, darkroom equipment, defibrillators, surgical lasers and devices, intravenous pumps and ventilators. Practical exercises include methodology, data collection, testing and troubleshooting of specified equipment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Cardiovascular Technology program.
    3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours

    Credits: 3


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  • CVTE 1030 - Non-Invasive Instrumentation


    Non-Invasive Instrumentation combines medical instrumentation with practical exercises and is an examination of the fundamentals of the theory of physics found in non-invasive cardiovascular science. The course also introduces concepts essential to the performance and interpretation of echocardiography, exercise physiology, stress testing and Holter monitoring. Topics include: echocardiographic instrumentation; basic quantification calculations; logging and reporting information. Practical exercises consist of non-invasive instrumentation methods and procedures.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Cardiovascular Technology program.
    3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours

    Credits: 3


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  • CVTE 2000 - Invasive Diagnostic Principles


    Invasive Diagnostic Principles provides knowledge and skills necessary to function as a scrub and/or circulator for patients of all ages. The student will be prepared to assist with invasive procedures such as diagnostic cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, atherectomy, stents and electrophysiology. This course also includes a review of equipment used in the lab such as pacemakers, intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), the Medrad injection system, Life Pak 12, Pulse Oximeter, Hemoximeter and the Hemochron.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Cardiovascular Technology program.
    3 Credit Hours - 4 Lecture Hours, 10 Lab Hours

    Credits: 3


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  • CVTE 2010 - Invasive Diagnostic Procedures


    Invasive Diagnostic Procedures provides knowledge and skills necessary to perform as a computer-monitoring technologist. The student will be prepared to perform tasks such as diagnostic cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, atherectomy, pacemaker insertion, myocardial biopsy, IABP insertion, calculation of ejection fractions and valve study. Aspects of hemodynamics are addressed such as physiological recording and enhancement (DCI, INTEGRIS), zeroing and calibrating equipment, recognition of waveforms and independent operation of the hemodynamic computer to rewind data.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Cardiovascular Technology program.
    3 Credit Hours - 4 Lecture Hours, 10 Lab Hours

    Credits: 3


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  • CVTE 2040 - Cardiac Diagnostic Procedures


    Cardiac Diagnostic Procedures reviews principles of echocardiography and evaluation of the cardiac valves and ventricular functions. Focus is on cardiac stress testing, transesophageal echocardiography, pericardial effusion, plural effusion, cardiomyopathies, prosthetic valves, diseases of the right heart and congenital heart disease. Laboratory exercises include instrumentation, application, assessment and review. Lab sessions provide extended practice.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: CVTE 2030; Acceptance into the Cardiovascular Technology program.
    3 Credit Hours - 4 Lecture Hours, 10 Lab Hours

    Credits: 3


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  • CVTE 2050 - Vascular Diagnostic Procedures


    Vascular Diagnostic Procedures covers principles of vascular anatomy and physiology; hemodynamics; atherogenesis; cardiovascular disease; duplex scanning of carotid arteries; venous disease and testing. Emphasis is placed on peripheral arterial disease; arterial testing; other heart and blood disorders and tests; abdominal Doppler; instrumentation review; quality assurance calculations; angiography and diagnostic modalities; and history, physical and patient interaction. Additionally, the student will begin training in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) under the American Heart Association Standards.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Cardiovascular Technology program.
    3 Credit Hours - 6 Lecture Hours

    Credits: 3


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Chemistry

  
  
  • CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I


     

    Chemistry 1110 is the first of a two semester sequence in the basic principles of chemical science.  Students whose program of study requires only one course in chemistry should refer to Chemistry 1030.

    Chemistry 1110 course topics include:  the scientific method; metric and SI units; chemical measurements and significant figures; an introduction to the elements; ionic and covalent compounds; chemical nomenclature; composition and reaction stoichiometry; chemical reaction types; acids and bases; oxidation and reduction; thermochemistry; atomic theory, the basic structure of matter, and the periodic table; basic theories of chemical bonding; the properties of solids, liquids, and gases; and basic laboratory techniques and experimentation.

     

     

    Prerequisites & Notes

    Prerequisite: DSPM 0850 or appropriate entrance scores.

    4 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 3 Lab Hours (F,S,U)

    Credits: 4


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  • CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry II


     

    Chemistry 1120 is a continuation of Chemistry 1110 and is the second of a two semester sequence in the basic principles of chemical science. 

    Chemistry 1120 course topics include properties of solutions; basic thermodynamics as applied to chemical systems; reaction kinetics; chemical equilibrium and equilibrium calculations; acid and base ionization and ionization calculations; solubility concepts and solubility calculations; electrochemistry and electrochemical calculations; introduction to nuclear chemistry; introduction to complex ions and coordination chemstry; selected descriptive chemistry of metals and non-metals; basic organic structural types and nomenclature; increased independency in laboratory experimentation.

     

     

    Prerequisites & Notes
     

    Prerequisites: Chemistry 1110 with a grade of C or better.

     

    4 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 3 Lab Hours (F, S,U)

    Credits: 4


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  • CHEM 2220 - Quantitative Analysis


    Quantitative Analysis is an introduction to the theory and methods of gravimetric volumetric chemical analysis with a brief introduction to instrumental methods.  Topics include:  the statistical treatment of data, fundamental principles of solution chemistry, chemical and ionic equilibria, activity and ionic strength, complexation reactions, and the fundamentals of electrochemisty, electrodes, and potentiometry.  Analytical methods include gravimetric and volumetric analyses and an introduction to spectrophotometry.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1120 with a grade of “C” or better

    4 Credit Hours - 2 Lecture Hours, 6 Lab Hours (Variable)

    Credits: 4


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Computer and Information Sciences

  
 

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